CHINA & LONGEVITY : WHEN BEIJING DREAMS OF IMMORTALITY

💪 Dear Wonderwomen and Supermen,

Imagine a world where living to 150 becomes the norm. In China, this ancestral dream seems closer than ever.

Between political ambition, biotechnological breakthroughs, and bold new startups, the Middle Kingdom is positioning itself as a new global epicenter of longevity. From powerful leaders to wealthy citizens, a frenzy for eternal youth is sweeping the nation. What if the elixir of life were no longer a myth?

This edition takes you inside the laboratories of Shenzhen, the conferences of Shanghai, and the hopes of a people ready to challenge time. Ready to discover a future unfolding right now?

SPOTLIGHT

Ever since whispers surfaced between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin about a potential lifespan of 150 years, China has embraced longevity with fervor. It is no longer a whim of Western billionaires: startups like Lonvi in Shenzhen, major scientific conferences, and surging public interest show that the “live longer” industry is becoming a national priority. Blending tradition, cutting-edge biotechnology, and massive investment, China is transforming an ancient imperial dream into a near-scientific project. Here are the key forces shaping this rising ambition.

The details :

• Lonvi : anti-aging innovation made in Shenzhen : Lonvi Biosciences is betting on a grape-seed molecule, procyanidin C1 (PCC1), to eliminate senescent cells. Successfully tested in mice, the molecule extended their lifespan by nearly 64% after treatment began. The company now hopes its capsules will help humans live beyond 100 — perhaps even up to 120.

• Strategic support from the Chinese state : China has integrated longevity into its national strategy. It is investing billions to catch up with the West in biotechnology and artificial intelligence. Project 981, attributed to a military hospital in Beijing, is rumored to aim at extending the lives of high-ranking officials to 150 years. Although the project remains secretive, it fuels the public imagination.

• A booming Chinese market : Companies like Time Pie and Rlab now host international expos where renowned researchers, entrepreneurs, and anti-aging gadgets converge. From cryotherapy to goji berries, a whole commercial ecosystem is emerging. Even pets are becoming targets for life-extension solutions.

• Scientists divided but attentive : Some researchers remain cautious — like David Barzilai and David Furman — but many acknowledge China’s accelerating influence in aging research. The Buck Institute is even planning clinical trials on Lonvi’s capsules. Scientific credibility is building, but rigorous standards remain a major challenge.

• An ancient quest revived : Since Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor, China has sought to defy death. Today, that ancestral desire merges with modern technology. Past mistakes — such as mercury-based elixirs — remind us of the need for caution. The current ambition, however, is grounded in a more structured and globalized scientific approach.

Key Takeaway :

China is no longer content to observe Western progress in longevity — it wants to surpass it. By combining political ambition, public investment, technological innovation, and a cultural fascination with eternal youth, the country is redefining the global landscape of aging science. While the promise of a 150-year lifespan remains hypothetical, the geopolitical, medical, and economic impact of this longevity race is very real. In an aging world, China is positioning itself not only as a major player, but potentially as a future leader in the next era of health and human lifespan.

HYPE OR FACT ?

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❌ HYPE

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